Our Elk River Float Trips range from Class I to Class II, making them ideal for first-time floaters and those looking to kick back and relax with friends. The Elk River offers crystal clear waters, beautiful views of bluffs, gravel bars and swimming areas.
Our Elk River Float Trips
If you plan on staying with us at Off The Deep End, transportation to and from your cabin is included with the Noel River Float Trip, a six (6) mile stretch of the Elk River, fed by three creeks open all season long, always with ample water. Guests are shuttled to the launch location from their accommodations and are shuttled back to their cabin at the end of the float.
The Trestle Bridge Float Trip is a scenic, seasonal six (6) mile stretch of Elk River feed by two creeks, available when water levels allow. Transportation is offered from the Trestle Park office location and is a great option if you are wanting to float two different stretches of the Elk River during your stay with us. This float trip ends in the Ginger Blue area and transportation can be added to and from your lodging accommodations, verify before booking this seasonal float trip.
The 12 Mile Float Trip is for our paddle enthusiast, those that might not be here to relax, but more for exercise and sport. Available to canoes & kayaks only. All guests must park at Wayside Campground for this adventurous float trip and meet the shuttle that departs at 8 AM on Saturday and 9 AM on Sunday - Friday.
All of our lodging requires a reservation of at least one day of floating, this service is provided by Elk River Floats.
Elk River FLOAT TRIP ROUTES
NOEL RIVER FLOAT TRIp
Our most popular float trip starting at Trestle Park in Ginger Blue and floating to Wayside Campground in Noel. This relaxing six mile float trip is fed by three creeks and is open all season long.
Trestle Bridge FLOAT TRIp
A scenic 6 mile float trip starting at Kozy Kamp in Pineville and floating to Trestle Park in Ginger Blue, with many nice bluffs featured along the way. This float is fed by two creeks making it seasonal.
THE 12 MILE FLOAT TRIP
THE 12 MILE FLOAT TRIP
Looking for an adventure? The 12 Mile Float Trip is for our paddle enthusiast, those that might not be here to relax, but more for exercise and sport. Available to Canoes & Kayaks Only.
NOEL RIVER FLOAT TRIP
- This is our most popular float. This section of river is fed by three creeks, and adds two more creeks along the float, allowing it to be floatable year round, even in the driest of seasons.
- This float is ideal for Wayside, Off The Deep End, and Ginger Blue guests.
- This float trip departs from Trestle Park and ends at Wayside Campground.
- Wayside Campers float into camp, guest just floating end at their car.
- Guest can expect to be on the water 30 minutes to one hour after shuttle departure, so plan accordingly.
Noel River Float Trip Boat Rentals
Rafts
Canoes
Canoes
Pre-Season & Post-Season:
Weekends / Weekdays
4 Man $180/$160
6 Man $270/$250
8 Man $360/$340
10 Man $450/$430
Breakdown:
$45/person weekends
$40 - $43/person weekdays
Peak Season:
Weekends / Weekdays
4 Man $200/$180
6 Man $300/$270
8 Man $400/$360
10 Man $500/$450
Breakdown:
$50/person weekends
$45/person weekdays
Canoes
Canoes
Canoes
Pre-Season & Post-Season:
Weekends & Weekdays
Canoe $110
Peak Season:
Weekends / Weekdays
Canoe $120/$110
Tubes
Canoes
Kayaks
Pre-Season & Post-Season:
Weekends & Weekdays
Single $45
Cooler Tube $25
Peak Season:
Weekends / Weekdays
Single $50/$45
Cooler Tube $25
Trestle Bridge Float Trip
- This is a seasonal float, with this section of river only being fed by two creeks the entire 6 miles, making it not floatable during drier parts of the year. Check the river level gage and plan accordingly.
- This float departs from Kozy Kamp and ends at Trestle Park.
- Transportation is offered from the Trestle Park office location and is a great option if you are wanting to float two different stretches of the Elk River during your stay with us.
- Guests can expect to be on the water 30 minutes to one hour after shuttle departure, so plan accordingly.
Trestle Bridge Float Trip Boat Rentals
Rafts
Canoes
Canoes
Weekends / Weekdays
4 Man $200/$180
6 Man $300/$270
Breakdown
$50/person weekends
$45/person weekdays
The 12 Mile FLOAT TRIP
- If you are a paddle enthusiast looking for an all-day adventure this is the float trip for you, it combines the Noel River Float Trip and the Trestle Bridge Float Trip.
- This float departs from Kozy Kamp and ends at Wayside Campground.
- The shuttle departs at 8 am on Saturday and 9 am on Sunday - Friday from Wayside Campground.
- All guest must park at Wayside Campground for this adventurous float trip.
